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Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Diana Fuller (Diana.Fuller@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY27-1
Funding Opportunity Title Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program
CSFA Number 420-30-3197
CSFA Popular Name CEJA Workforce Network Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 20
Estimated Total Program Funding $50,900,000
Award Range Not Applicable
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements
No
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 09/22/2026
Application Date Range 09/22/2026 - 10/30/2026 : 5:00PM
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4343
Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 09/29/2026 : 10:00 AM
Registration link :
https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eBkidr0FRVuS-xh2ReMqGg#/registration

For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified. For resources on pre-qualification and other grant topics, please visit
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/learning-library.html.

Application Documents – Please read the NOFO Supplement and complete the requirements

Application Submission Form